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Melissa Moves Well

Planning for a Strong New Year

In Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 18, 2025  •  
Howdy Warriors! The holiday season is in full swing. Depending on your background that may mean Thanksgiving celebrations, Christmas markets, Las Posadas processions, or Diwali community events. Regardless, this time of the year is for celebration. But celebrations usually end and oftentimes that means a...
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Holiday Recipe: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apple

In Nutrition and Eats, Recipes  •  by Melissa, November 4, 2025  •  
Hello Warriors! The holiday season is about to kick into high gear and if your house is anything like mine, things that simplify are the name of the game. I know Brussel sprouts do not harken to things delicious, but I promise you this recipe...
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An Effective and Easy Cool Weather Warm Up

In General Fitness, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, October 21, 2025  •  
Well Warriors, it’s definitely fall where I am. I know I’m supposed to love fall, and there is plenty to enjoy, but for me it’s also sort of sad. Because winter is coming and I am absolutely not a fan of winter. Something that I...
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Why Anti Rotation Exercises Are Important

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, October 7, 2025  •  
Hello Warriors! I’m of the opinion (and research backs me up) that all strength training is positive. I’d like to focus a bit of attention and blog space on anti rotation exercises today. These exercises are important for spine stability, bilateral strength, and transfer of...
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Updates

In Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, October 2, 2025  •  
Hello Warriors! I’m just dropping by with a quickie post today. More to fill you in on some behind the blog stuff. You probably noticed that the site looks a bit different. At least for now, that’s an accident. In my absolutely misguided attempt to...
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Yoga Variations: Triangle Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, September 23, 2025  •  
Howdy ho, Warriors! Much as I resurrected my Form Breakdown Series in July, I’d like to resuscitate my Yoga Variations Series. It’s been awhile and I hope that these analyses are helpful. Just as I restarted the Form Series with the classic push ups, I want...
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A Great Trainer Lifts People Up

In General Fitness, Mental Health, Safety  •  by Melissa, September 9, 2025  •  
Hello my warriors! Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard about the Netflix documentary on The Biggest Loser. Lots of people have had lots of things to say about it, and if you’ve been around here for any amount of...
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A Letter To My 70 Year Old Self

In Body Positivity  •  by Melissa, August 19, 2025  •  
Hi friends! Today’s post is more in the musing category. I’ve been feeling a bit pensive about exercise and I had a couple of interesting experiences and conversations back to back. And I want to share some of those thoughts with you.
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Easy Strength Training Splits for Busy People

In Planning and Programming, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, August 5, 2025  •  
Hello, friends! Can someone tell me why I am currently looking at back to school stuff in the stores? In seriousness, where did the summer go? I feel like our family has been booked solid and yet, it feels like we haven’t done anything. Busy...
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Top Tips for Perfect Push Ups

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, July 22, 2025  •  
Fitness Friends, it has been awhile since I’ve done a good solid form breakdown post. I mean a while. Like almost two years. So I am resurrecting this series and I thought I’d start with a seems simple enough exercise that most of us do...
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